Cleveland State University
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
EEC 450: Communications
Catalog Description:
EEC 450 Communications (3-0-3).
Pre-requisites: EEC 313, ESC 310.
Baseband pulse and digital signaling; bandpass signaling principles and
circuitry; AM, FM and digital modulated systems.
Textbook:
Digital and Analog Communication Systems, by Leon W. Couch II, 8th
Edition, Prentice Hall, 2013.
References:
1. An Introduction to Digital Communications, by Jack Kurzweil,
Wiley, 2000.
2. A First Course in Digital Communications by Ha Nguyen and Ed
Shwedyk, Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Coordinator:
Dr. Murad Hizlan,
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to:
1. Introduce students to the basic concepts of digital and analog
communication systems.
2. Expose students to baseband and bandpass digital communication
systems and circuitry.
3. Solidify understanding of concepts through introduction of analog
and advanced digital modulation schemes.
4. Allow students to make real-world connections by introducing
concrete examples.
Expected Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of digital and analog communications.
2. Understand the theoretical foundations of baseband and bandpass
digital communications.
3. Recognize and interpret common digital and analog modulation
schemes and circuitry.
4. Design simple digital communication systems.
5. Exhibit increased awareness and understanding of modern day
applications of communications.
Fulfills the Following Electrical Engineering Program Objectives and Outcomes:
Objectives:
1. Practice electrical engineering in one or more of the following
areas: communications computers, controls, power electronics, and
power systems.
2. Define and diagnose problems, and provide and implement
electrical engineering solutions in an industrial environment.
Outcomes:
(a)An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering to general electrical engineering and, in particular, to
one or more of the following areas: communications, computers,
controls, power electronics, and power systems.
(c)An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs.
(e)An ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering
problems.
(k)An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modem engineering
tools necessary for electrical engineering practice.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Math & Basic Science: 0 credits;
Engineering Topics: 3 credits;
General Education: 0 credits
Prerequisites by Topic:
1. Fourier series and transforms
2. Linear system response
3. Probability
Topics:
1. Overview of topics
2. Pulse amplitude modulation
3. Pulse code modulation
4. Digital signaling
5. Line codes and spectra
6. Intersymbol interference
7. Delta modulation
8. Time division multiplexing
9. Representation of bandpass signals
10.Bandpass filtering, sampling and distortion
11.Communications circuitry
12.Phase-locked loops
13.Transmitters
14.Amplitude modulation
15.Phase and frequency modulation
16.Binary modulated bandpass signaling
17.Multilevel modulated bandpass signaling
18.MSK, GMSK and OFDM
Tests and quizzes
Total:
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
4
2
2
2
5
45
Computer Usage:
Students are expected to use a communication link design and
simulation package (SystemView) to design and simulate various
communication systems.
Design Projects:
Students are expected to design and simulate a digital communication
system using a software package suitable for this purpose.
Non-Design Projects:
Students are expected to analyze and simulate an existing
communication system design using a software package suitable for
this purpose. This project also serves as an introduction to the use of
the software package.
Prepared by:
Dr. Murad Hizlan
Date:
September 2013